Schneider Electric has been appointed as the Official Energy Technology Partner for McLaren Racing, encompassing the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, and the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team. This collaboration seeks to integrate cutting-edge energy solutions to optimise performance in high-pressure environments, whether on the race circuit or at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, UK.
The partnership builds upon a robust supplier relationship that has spanned over two decades. Schneider and McLaren Racing will focus on resolving critical energy challenges, ensuring performance and reliability remain uncompromised. Key initiatives include optimising energy usage in wind tunnels, manufacturing facilities, and IT data centres, deploying resilient systems to cut energy consumption, advancing electrification, and utilising digital twin technology for data-driven efficiency and sustainability enhancements.
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, stated, “We’re proud to welcome Schneider Electric as our Official Energy Technology Partner. This partnership builds on a strong foundation and reflects our shared commitment to innovation and energy efficiency. By combining Schneider’s expertise in energy technology with McLaren’s pursuit of performance, we’ll explore new ways to make our operations smarter and more efficient.”
Olivier Blum, CEO of Schneider Electric, commented, “Racing is one of the most challenging environments to demonstrate the value of advanced energy and digital technology. McLaren Racing pushes every system to its limits, which is exactly where our expertise in performance, reliability, and efficiency makes the difference. We’re proud to become the Official Energy Tech Partner of McLaren, providing energy intelligence they depend on, both on and off the track.”
The partnership signifies a significant stride in the motorsport industry’s pursuit of sustainable and efficient energy solutions, with both companies committed to exploring innovative pathways to enhance operational intelligence and environmental responsibility.
